Auburn play gets state invite

School presents 16 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17-18

From press release

Auburn High School’s upcoming production of the comedic play, 16 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview, has been selected as one of 16 statewide to be showcased in January at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival at Illinois State University (ISU) in Normal, Ill.

High school shows chosen to appear at the prestigious festival are evaluated by judges across the state. The festival is a noncompetitive exhibition and a chance for students to view the work of their peers. College professors from across the state also attend the performances.

This play, which was viewed by judges during rehearsals, is almost totally student-driven. Theater instructor Jim Crow directed only two of the 14 acts; the other acts were directed by students.

“It’s quite an honor to be selected,” said Crow, who has directed six shows that have gone downstate in his 39 years teaching in Rockford Public Schools. “Since most of the students associated with this production are seniors, it’s a nice way for them to end their high school years.”